| Author |
Fischer, Henry W. (Henry William), 1856-1932 |
| Editor |
Johnson, Merle, 1874-1935 |
| LoC No. |
22006716
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| Title |
Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field : Tales told by a fellow correspondent
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| Original Publication |
New York: Nicholas L. Brown, 1922.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Carla Foust, Susan E. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field: Tales Told by a Fellow Correspondent" by Henry W. Fisher is a collection of anecdotes and narratives centered around the experiences of Mark Twain and Eugene Field during their travels in Europe, written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's unique perspective as a fellow correspondent who spent time with these two literary icons. It likely delves into their humorous encounters and reflections on foreign lands, unveiling their personalities beyond their famous works. The opening of this work sets the tone by introducing Henry W. Fisher's relationship with Twain and Field, detailing how their camaraderie as correspondents allowed for deeper insights into their interactions and thoughts. Fisher emphasizes the contrast between how these humorists projected themselves through their public personas and how they were perceived in private. He shares snippets of Twain's witticisms, observations on European culture, and reflections on the complexities of identity, particularly in matters of royalty and society. This segment illustrates not only Fisher's storytelling prowess but also offers a glimpse of Twain’s sharp intellect and humor amidst the backdrop of Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 -- Anecdotes
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| Subject |
Field, Eugene, 1850-1895 -- Anecdotes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74514 |
| Release Date |
Oct 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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